July 26, 2010 8:00 AM CDT

TEAM Awards Entries Due in One Month

Awards program recognizes top masonry projects

By Tim O’Toole

Only one month remains to submit a project into the new Tribute to Exemplary Achievements in Masonry (TEAM) Awards.

Mason contractors realize that quality masonry projects are the result of strong creative vision and skilled execution. The purpose of the TEAM Awards is to give recognition to these projects and members of the construction team for outstanding accomplishments in masonry design and construction.

All mason contractors or architects may submit a project. Masonry must be the dominant material used in the project. Any work completed and landscaped between August 1, 2007 and August 1, 2010 is eligible to be entered. Projects under construction or not landscaped will be disqualified.

Award categories include:

• Education: K-12
• Education: College/University
• Landscape, Hardscape
• Rehabilitation, Restoration
• Industrial, Commercial
• Government, Institutional
• Block (projects must be at least 65% block)
• LEED (projects must be LEED certified)
• Residential: Single Family
• Residential: Multi Family

Submissions must be received by August 27, 2010.

Download a submission form to enter your project and visit www.masoncontractors.org/team for complete competition rules.

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About the Author

Tim O’Toole is the Director of Marketing, Education, and Information Technology for the MCAA. He has a Masters in Business Administration from Webster University and has worked in the masonry industry since 2003.